Canine Care Guides
Feeding Your New Puppy
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When deciding what to feed your new puppy, make sure you get reliable, professional veterinary advice.
Read More Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD)
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Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is a severe allergic reaction to a flea bite. Both dogs and cats can develop FAD. Affected pets have an extreme allergic reaction to certain proteins in the flea’s saliva, which the flea injects into the pet’s skin during biting and feeding. Some pets are so allergic that even a single bite can cause a reaction.
Read More Flea and Tick Prevention
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Fleas and ticks are external parasites that can cause extreme discomfort for your pet and can also cause serious diseases.
Read More Fluorescein Stain
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A fluorescein test is a test that can help detect injuries to the cornea, which is the clear, thin layer of tissue that covers the front of the eye. The cornea must remain transparent to support vision, but this transparency makes detecting scratches or other injuries on the cornea very difficult because they are invisible.
Read More Follow-up Examination
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If your pet is being treated by a veterinarian, it’s likely that you will be asked to return for a follow-up examination. This physical examination is usually scheduled a few weeks after the initial examination and may be done for a number of reasons.
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